Today, the guests on board National Geographic Resolution awoke in the sea ice west of Adelaide Island, northbound from Marguerite Bay. The upper deck wore a thin layer of ice on the glass barriers that had accumulated during the cold night.
Naturalist Johnny gave a presentation about the pinnipeds we have seen on our voyage, perhaps better described as “Seal Bingo”, which we had the pleasure of completing during our incredible voyage. It was followed by Captain Martin’s engrossing two and a half hour talk about the amazing ships, National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Endurance.
In the afternoon, we landed on Petermann Island in beautiful weather. Icebergs were grounded in the entrance of the harbor, where the letters “P.P.” could be found engraved in igneous rocks in honor or Charcot’s ship, Pourquoi Pas, in 1909. Other heritage features were present such as the Groussac hut and a memorial cross. Both Adélie and gentoo penguin colonies were visited, naturally we gave their users priority on the penguin highways in the snow.
